EastEnders has confirmed the return of soap legend Chrissie Watts, nearly 20 years after her explosive exit.
The character, played by Tracy-Ann Oberman, was a regular on the soap from 2004 until 2005. As the wife of Dirty Den, Chrissie became a hit with viewers and appeared in 218 episodes.
During her stint in Albert Square, Chrissie was the landlady of the Queen Vic and featured in numerous storylines. But she is mostly remembered for killing her husband Den.
As fans will recall, Chrissie, along with Sam Mitchell and Zoe Slater took on evil Den, leading to his violent death. Chrissie was finally arrested for the crime, after she framed Sam at first, and she left the soap in 2005.
On returning to EastEnders, actress Tracy-Ann Oberman said: “Chrissie Watts was such a great character to play – a victim or a villain. She is a real fan favourite so, when Chris Clenshaw asked me to come back and re-visit her and see what has happened in the last 19 years, I jumped at the chance.
“The scripts are fantastic and I hope the viewers enjoy her as much as I am enjoying playing her again.” Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer added: “I’m delighted to welcome the immensely talented Tracy-Ann back to the iconic role of Chrissie Watts.
“Although the character hasn’t been seen on screen for almost twenty years, Chrissie is cemented in EastEnders’ rich history for her murder of Walford’s most infamous villain, and Sharon’s beloved father, Dirty Den. I’m keeping tight-lipped on the exact circumstances relating to her return for the time being, but what I can promise is that it’s never quiet when Chrissie Watts is around.”
In 2005, Chrissie was the focus of one of “the programme’s biggest and most high-profile narratives” when she murdered her husband Den in self-defence at the end of the special 20th anniversary episode.
The broadcast was watched by 14.34 million people – with “almost 60% of possible viewers” tuning in to see Chrissie killing Den.
Chrissie became well known for her deviousness and “scheming”, echoing the traits of her husband, with the EastEnders website characterising her as “happy to play mind games” and “often two steps ahead” of Den.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Chrissie Watts’ return to EastEnders has caused a stir among fans, with many eagerly anticipating the drama and fireworks that are sure to come with her reappearance on the iconic soap.
Tracy-Ann Oberman’s portrayal of Chrissie as a complex character with shades of both victim and villain captivated viewers during her original stint on the soap, and her return promises to be just as compelling.
The character’s history of deviousness and scheming, as well as her infamous murder of Dirty Den, has solidified her as a memorable figure in EastEnders’ rich history.
With tight-lipped producers hinting at an unpredictable storyline for Chrissie’s return, audiences can expect the unexpected as the fan-favorite character makes her way back to Albert Square.
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Source: USA Today
